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Hirschsprung's disease is an obstruction of the large intestine caused by inadequate motility (muscular movement of the bowel) that occurs as a congenital (present at birth) condition.

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Symptoms
Constipation; Failure to pass meconium shortly after birth; Failure to pass a first stool within 24 - 48 hours after ...
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Causes
Muscle contractions in the gut help digested materials move through the intestine. This is called peristalsis. Nerves...
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Tests
During a physical examination, the doctor may be able to feel loops of bowel in the swollen belly. A rectal examinati...
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Treatments
The abnormal section of colon must be surgically removed. Sometimes this can be done in one operation. However, it is...
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Drugs
  • No known drug therapy
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Risk Factors
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Complications
Inflammation and infection of the intestines (enterocolitis; Perforation of the intestine; Short bowel syndrome, a co...
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Prevention
  • No known prevention
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Doctor Specialties
Call your child's health care provider if symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease develop. Call your child's health care p...
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